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HV59 FYP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 106,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 104,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bracket broken (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bracket broken (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light lense cracked and condensated

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2.5mm

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r light lense cracked and condensated

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2.5mm

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2013 45,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 37,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HV59 FYP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV59 FYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV59 FYP registered?

HV59 FYP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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